Wellville Gathering 2017

Clatsop County, OR | April 17-April 20

At the 2017 Wellville Gathering, we focused on economic development, early childhood development (including trauma-informed care), food/food systems, obesity and diabetes, and governance.

In addition to participating in formal sessions related to their work, the W5 community teams spent intensive workshop time developing a serious, broad-scale initiative with paid and accountable staff; a budget and funding for that budget; and clear, measurable outcomes over time. and funding for that budget; and
clear, measurable outcomes over time. The W5 teams shared their work with the rest of the Gathering participants on the final day.

Jeff Fortenbacher and Rick Brush explore the Oregon coast at the 2017 Wellville Gathering in Clatsop County, OR
Jeff Fortenbacher and Rick Brush explore the Oregon coast at the 2017 Wellville Gathering in Clatsop County, OR

The 2017 Wellville Gathering in photos